The DHL Stormers will be in the Vodacom URC Grand Final to defend their title for the second year in a row after winning 43-25 against Connacht:
minute from a cross-kick by Libbok, who added an extra two and a penalty goal. ‘Connacht showed their fighting spirit to score their second try on the stroke of half-time compliments of flanker Conor Oliver, who wrestled his way over the chalk in contact, and this saw them enter the break trailing 24-13.
‘The DHL Stormers canceled this out in the 64th minute with a great try by replacement scrumhalf Paul de Wet following fantastic hands and vision by the team on the counter, and Libbok converted to stretch their lead back to 11 points.’DHL Stormers 43 – Tries: Angelo Davids, Manie Libbok , Paul de Wet, Marcel Theunissen, Ruhan Nel. Conversions: Libbok . Penalty Goal: Libbok .
Connacht 25 – Tries: Mack Hansen, Conor Oliver, Shamus Hurley-Langton, Byron Ralston. Conversion: Jack Carty . Penalty Goal: Carty . About 47 000 spectators filled the DHL Stadium this afternoon to witness the clash between the DHL Stormers and Connacht in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The defending champions will play either Leinster or Munster in the tournament final. If Munster wins tonight’s match, the Stormers will host the final.
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